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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,047.44, 408,452.08 and 181,206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,047.44, 408,452.08 and 181,206.24 is: 250,007.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,047.44 : 408,452.08 = 181,206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,047.44/408,452.08 = 181,206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,047.44x = 408,452.08 × 181,206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,047.44x = 74,014,065,636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,014,065,636.98/296,047.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,007.45

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